Erath Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Erath Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,556 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,556
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,758 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,067 | 7 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $178,758 | 7 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $310,556 | 10 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John D Irvine 345 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 252-8449 |
| What to submit | No specified form at this time. |
| Restrictions | Grant applications will be considered only for projects that advance science and education in the state of Oregon in the fields of enology and viticulture. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Erath Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 8 | $300,556 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County 4-H Master Gardener and Agricultural Extension Service CNT | Construction of teaching & event pavilion | $200,000 |
| Agricultural Research Foundation Oregon State University | Research and undergraduate scholars program | $75,556 |
| Union Gospel Mission | To provide meals, care, and recovery to the homeless | $10,000 |
| A Family Place | Relief nursery | $5,000 |
| Douglas High School | To support the horticultural program's greenhouse project | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $5,000 |
| National Grape Research Alliance | Grape research | $5,000 |
| Ahivoy | General support | $2,000 |
| Yamhill Community Action Partnership (Ycap) | To support the food bank for people in need | $1,500 |
| Canby Center | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Irvine
- John A Hirschy
- Greg Jones PHD
- Bill Nelson
- Leigh Bartholomew
- Anthony King
- Alison Sokol Blosser
Questions people ask
Does Erath Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Erath Family Foundation give?
$310,556 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Erath Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Irvine (Secretary), John A Hirschy (President), Greg Jones PHD (Director) and Bill Nelson (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Erath Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and food and hunger.